“Being in the forest can restore our mood.
Give us back our energy & vitality.
Refresh & rejuvenate us.
We know this deep in our bones.”
– Dr. Qing Li, Tokyo’s Nippon Medical School + world’s foremost expert in forest medicine
Natural wellness classes and workshops
Are you ready to connect with nature in a new way?
We can’t wait to meet you!
You can find all of our upcoming classes, special events, retreats and festivals on this page. Any questions, feel free to Contact Us!
Overview of Upcoming Classes & Events:
Community Classes:
To sign up for a community class, simply click “BOOK” and follow the prompts. You can sign up for a single class or purchase a class punch card at check out for reduced rates (learn about our pricing HERE). To sign up for one of our special events, keep scrolling.
Upcoming Special Events:
Two special opportunities for Muskegon County Residents
Fall Programming with the Muskegon Area District Library
We are always thrilled to team up with our local libraries to offer programming that is fully sponsored and free for participants to join! To learn more about upcoming fall programming with MADL, head to the library pages below. Space is limited and RSVPs are required to join and save your spot. If you are in an MADL library community, we hope to see you there for one or both of these experiences!
Thurs, Oct 8, 6-7pm Yoga & Forest Bathing at Muskegon State Park (Program full!)
Tuesday, October 27, 11am-12pm Wild World of Foraging at the Holton Branch
🌟 Fully Sponsored Programs, Free for Participants! 🌟
Guided Shinrin-yoku: October After Dark
Thurs, Oct 22, 6-9pm at Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids
Join our guide Katie for a special after dark Shinrin-yoku experience in the October forests and meadows of Blandford Nature Center! This event follows the most internationally recognized framework for a forest therapy experience worldwide, honoring a full 3-hour timeframe to help you sink in, relax, and embrace the experience. We’ll start with a brief introduction to the background and research of Shinrin-yoku and then dive deep into a memorable evening in nature, with guided meditation, a variety of prompts for exploration after dark, community circles for connection, exploring different areas of the nature center grounds, and enjoying a closing candlelit wild foraged tea service in the woods. From tree silhouettes to nighttime wildlife, there is so much to discover on an October night outside! We hope you’ll join us to see what nature has to share during this special autumn offering at BNC.
Program Includes: A provided sit pad and blanket, a red-tinted flashlight to use during the program, hot stone hand warmers, essential oils for meditation, wild foraged tea and a small snack, and after-hours access to the nature center grounds. We will also have bug spray available for your use, if needed (deet and deet free options).
General Public Registration: $45
Blandford Members Save 20% and register for $36!
Program is full and on a waitlist!
Guided Shinrin-yoku: Relax & Reconnect in Nature (Final 2026 BNC Offering)
Thurs, Nov 12, 6-8pm at Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids
We’re looking forward to heading outside this November for one more Guided Shinrin-yoku experience in the forests and meadows at Blandford Nature Center! As we have all year for this once-monthly program, we’ll start with a brief introduction to the background and research of Shinrin-yoku, and then head into the woods for a memorable evening in nature – with guided meditation, mindfulness prompts for exploration, community circles for connection, and a closing wild foraged tea service to complete our time together. This program will take us past sunset and into the after-dark hours, offering a lovely chance to enjoy a fall evening outside, even as the daylight hours shorten. We hope you’ll join us!
Program Includes: A provided sit pad and blanket, a red-tinted flashlight to use during the program, hot stone hand warmers, essential oils for meditation, wild foraged tea and a small snack, and after-hours access to the nature center grounds. We will also have bug spray available for your use, if needed (deet and deet free options).
General Public Registration: $32
Blandford Members Save 20% and register for $25.60!
Upcoming Festivals
Our 2026 festival season is complete! Stay tuned for 2027 opportunities!
Upcoming Retreats
Stay tuned for upcoming retreats!
Our Credentials
We’ll see you in the forest!